Skanda Sashti — महत्त्व
Skanda Sashti is a six-day festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya), celebrating his victory over the demon Surapadman. It is especially popular in Tamil Nadu.
Skanda Sashti — महत्त्व
According to the Skanda Purana, Murugan defeated Surapadman and his army after a six-day battle. The demon was transformed into a peacock (his vahana) and a rooster (his flag). Devotees fast for six days and celebrate the victory on the sixth day.
Skanda Sashti — पूजा विधी
- Observe a six-day fast (or one day on Sashti); bathe at sunrise.
- Visit Murugan temples; offer flowers, milk, and panchamrit.
- Recite Kanda Shashti Kavacham or Subramanya mantras.
- On the sixth day, participate in Soora Samharam (demon-slaying) re-enactment if available.
Skanda Sashti — मंत्र
ॐ सरवणाभवाय नमः
oṃ saravaṇābhavāya namaḥ
Salutations to Saravana Bhava (Murugan)
Skanda Sashti — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Fruits
- ●Pongal
- ●Sundal
- ●No non-veg during fast
Skanda Sashti — इतर नावे
Tamil Nadu
Six-day fast, Soora Samharam
Sri Lanka (Tamil)
Temple festivals
Skanda Sashti — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Visit Murugan temple
- ✓Chant Kavacham
- ✓Offer flowers
टाळावे
- ✗Do not eat non-veg during fast
- ✗Avoid disrespect to Murugan
- ✗Do not skip the sixth day
Skanda Sashti — FAQ
- Skanda Sashti काय आहे?
- Skanda Sashti is a six-day festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya), celebrating his victory over the demon Surapadman.
- Skanda Sashti 2026 कधी आहे?
- 2026 मध्ये Skanda Sashti रविवार, १५ नोव्हेंबर, २०२६ रोजी येतो.
- Skanda Sashti ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- Observe a six-day fast (or one day on Sashti); bathe at sunrise.; Visit Murugan temples; offer flowers, milk, and panchamrit.; Recite Kanda Shashti Kavacham or Subramanya mantras.; On the sixth day, participate in Soora Samharam (demon-slaying) re-enactment if available.
- Skanda Sashti ला काय खावे?
- Fruits, Pongal, Sundal, No non-veg during fast
- Skanda Sashti ला काय करावे?
- Fast with devotion; Visit Murugan temple; Chant Kavacham
- Skanda Sashti ला काय टाळावे?
- Do not eat non-veg during fast; Avoid disrespect to Murugan; Do not skip the sixth day
- Skanda Sashti ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- Skanda Sashti Murugan ला समर्पित आहे.